Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) PCET (Part-Time)
Course Overview
The Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE PCET) is for you if you are a graduate from a relevant subject looking to gain a nationally recognised teaching qualification to work in further education and the broader post-compulsory sector.
On the course, you will develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of successful practice in Post- compulsory Education and your confidence as a professional practitioner.
This is located in the Sixth Form Academy (SFA).
This course is run in partnership with the University of South Wales.
A Degree qualification relevant to the subject specialism and GCSEs at Grade C or above including English and Maths. Students will need to undertake teaching practice of a minimum of 70 hours each year and must have this arranged before enrolling on the course.
Student will be expected to complete an online skills check at interview.
This programme requires an enhanced DBS check, charged at an additional cost to the student.
You may progress to a postgraduate business-related programme, for example: the MA in Education. Graduates have employment prospects in further and adult education, for example: teacher, lecturer, post-16 teaching assistant or study coach.
The programme will include lectures, seminars, tutorial and practical workshops. You are required to have a substantial teaching practice placement in both years of study. Your teaching will be observed during both academic years. Modules include: Planning for Learning, Assessing for Learning, Developing Professional Practice, Case Study Research, Text-Talk and Literacies and Extending Professional Practice
You will have to complete written assignments, practical assessments, reflective journals and a poster presentation as you progress through the programme. Your teaching will be observed during both academic years.
Travel to and from your work placement. This programme requires an enhanced DBS check, charged at an additional cost to the student.
